Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm JX500

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-100 grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm JX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm JX500 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.